Derrick

Robinson

Robinson cleared waivers after being designated for assignment, but the Royals have decided to part ways with him. He batted .268/.344/.325 with two homers, 23 stolen bases and a .668 OPS in 116 games this past season with Triple-A Omaha.

Robinson hit .268/.344/.325 with two homers and 23 steals in his first taste of Triple-A this season. He doesn’t appear ready to challenge for a big league roster spot soon.

Robinson, 25, batted .268/.344/.325 with two homers, 23 stolen bases and a .668 OPS in 116 games this season with Triple-A Omaha. He has good speed and plays quality defense in center field, but the Royals have decided that there are better ways to use a 40-man roster spot.

Choo has been a hit out of the leadoff spot this season, but Reds manager Dusty Baker will give Derrick Robinson a try there Wednesday. The usual No. 2 hitter, Zack Cozart, is getting the day off Wednesday, so it’s likely just a one-game thing.

Meanwhile, Derrick Robinson will bat leadoff against left-hander Jeff Locke. It’s worth noting that Reds manager Dusty Baker had the same arrangement last week when southpaw Travis Wood was on the hill for the Cubs.

Heisey has been on the shelf since April 27 because of a severe hamstring strain. He was originally expected to return in mid-May but aggravated the hamstring on his first rehab assignment. The 28-year-old will presumably take over in left field, where Derrick Robinson and Xavier Paul had been platooning for second-place Cincinnati.

He’ll get a day off with left-hander Jon Niese on the hill for New York. Derrick Robinson will play center field and bat leadoff.

The Royals non-tendered Robinson earlier this winter after he batted .268/.344/.325 with two homers, 23 stolen bases and a .668 OPS in 116 games with Triple-A Omaha. He’ll be assigned to Triple-A to start 2013.

Robinson, who was signed to a minor league deal this offseason, is hitting a cool .346 (9-for-26) with four RBI this spring. He’s an extreme longshot to crack the opening day roster however, and is slated to open the season in the outfield at Triple-A Louisville.

He’ll take the place of the injured Ryan Ludwick (shoulder) on the active roster. Robinson, 25, batted .268/.344/.325 with two homers, 23 stolen bases and a .668 OPS in 116 games with the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate last season. He has some speed, but is unlikely to be fantasy relevant.